Dear Starbucks Lovers
Starbucks in Japan is an interesting subject to delve into. With its unique offerings, exceptional service, and differences compared to its international counterparts, the Japanese Starbucks experience is worth exploring. …
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How to Enjoy Summertime Hanabi Festivals in Japan
After a long, tough period, it’s time to go somewhere this summer. You might want to go sightseeing, outdoor activities, music festivals, and so on, but why don’t you go …
What is Kokumin Nenkin? Do I have to pay for it?
Have you ever heard of “Kokumin Nenkin”? “Kokumin” means “nation”, “Nenkin” means ”pension” and “Kokumin Nenkin” is the Japanese National Pension System. 【What is Kokumin Nenkin?】 The National Pension system, …
A Summer Evening Stroll Along the River, Feeling the Spirit of Awa Odori
“Festivals” are an integral part of people’s lives, representing a place’s local customs and culture. Japan has a rich array of festivals, each with its own unique characteristics. “Bon Odori” …
Japanese Traditions in June
Welcome to my blog about enjoying the Japanese lifestyle in June. Rainy season has come in June in almost all of Japan except for Hokkaido in the northern part of …
Kyushoku ー School Lunch in Japan
School lunches are common around the world, but Japan’s school lunches are without question one-of-a-kind. Not only is the food tasty, but all the systems involved are incredibly well-organized. Let’s …
Japanese traditions in May
Welcome to my first commemorable blog! It has been almost a half-century since I was born. However I don’t know much about many traditional costumes and events that are held …
How to enjoy playing the UFO Catcher Machine
What do you come up with when you hear “UFO Catcher?” It’s not people who geek about unidentified flying objects, it’s a kind of amusement machine that consumers play for …
Which is right, the right or the left?〜How to ride escalators in Japan
“Which side am I supposed to stand on—right or left?”Whenever I travel from Osaka to Tokyo or from Tokyo to Osaka, the different rules for escalator etiquette in each city …
How do guests prepare for a wedding in Japan?
I participated in a wedding of my friend the other day. It was held at a hotel which means most people were in western clothes, but Japanese weddings have some …